The Friend of the Court is part of the circuit court and is supervised by the Chief Judge. The Friend of the Court makes recommendations regarding divorce,
paternity, custody, and support matters and helps the court administer those types of cases, while protecting the rights and interests of children. It is
tasked with helping resolve domestic relations disputes and establishing, enforcing, and modifying court orders for custody, parenting time, change of domicile,
child care expenses, uninsured medical costs, child support, and spousal support. Actions filed with Friend of the Court include divorce with minor children,
custody, parenting time modification and enforcement, support modification and enforcement, and paternity establishment. The Friend of the Court does not give legal advice.